The PlayStation Recap

ModNation Racers Artist Spotlight: Kevin Butler…’Nuff said — KB goes toe-to-toe with JT in ModNation Racers, and sparks fly — this one’s a can’t-miss.
New KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep PSP Entertainment Pack — September 7th is the day! Catch up on all the news here, and learn first details of the upcoming PSP Entertainment Pack.
SOCOM 4: Meet Your Squad — When you’re infiltrating hostile territory, it pays to know who’s got your back. Zipper’s Ed Byrne makes the introductions!
Coming to PSN Store: echochrome Soundtrack with “Gallery Demo” — Be sure to grab the limited time bonus: the Gallery Demo bundles 1,000 hand-selected user-created levels in a slick UI.
PixelJunk Shooter 2 in Full Production! — PixelJunk mastermind Dylan Cuthbert gives us first screens and info on this eagerly awaited PSN sequel.
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 2 Graces PSN today — The Freelance Police are back…109 years in time. Get the straight scoop on this prequel episode from the game’s writer!
The Price Is Right for PS3 Available Today — COME ON DOWN! This PSN title includes 19 pricing games (yes, Plinko and Cliffhangers made the cut).
PlayStation Store Update — Four new PS3 demos, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for PSP, tons of DLC, and some price drops round out this week’s update.
Hustle Kings: Patch and Snooker Pack Coming Soon to PS3 — First details on the feature-packed patch, plus the first look at an upcoming Snooker Pack add-on.
Planet MiniGolf for PS3: Tricks Trailer and Contest — Get the inside track on this upcoming PSN title, and get a chance to win a customized mini golf kit.
PlayStation Comics Store Update — Good stuff this week from Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Incognito), new Wolverine, the intriguingly named “Cancertown,” and much more.
Persona 3 Portable Full Trailer for PSP — See the final trailer for this eagerly awaited RPG, and get a last shot at the pre-order bonus!
This Week in PlayStation Home: Red Dead Redemption Reward Unlocks, Mall Updates — If you’ve picked up Red Dead Redemption, head into PlayStation Home to reap your rewards!
Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Coming next week to PSN — Shoot ’em ups are notorious for their uber difficulty, but Söldner-X 2 has a strategy for keeping the playing field level for newcomers.
LittleBigPlanet 2 – The LittleBigFAQ — Get answers to your pressing LittleBigPlanet2 questions with this all-in-one resource. Lotsa info here!
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! Top Gun is Coming to PSN — The Highway to the Danger Zone only runs through the PS3. Learn how the film’s screenwriter influenced the game!
Toy Story 3: Pixar and Avalanche Software Q&A — Pixar and Avalanche Software explain how to avoid common pitfalls of movie-based games in this revealing interview.
PlayStation Network Video Content Update — Highlights include the Harry Potter collection, The Messenger, Invictus, and 50% off Street Fighter TV shows and movies.
Coming Tuesday to PSN: Pinball Heroes Bundle 2 for PSP — Four PlayStation-themed pinball tables are included, including ModNation Racers, Fat Princess, and MotorStorm!
LittleBigPlanet – The Last “Sack It To Me”… — ModNation Racers in LBP, LBP in ModNation Racers, an update on the LittleBigPlanet Kids Competition, and… LittleBigChallenge!

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Zipper Profile: Ed Byrne — An intimate look inside the day-to-day business of Zipper’s creative director, Ed Byrne.
Zipline Podcast, Episode 5 — Heavy SOCOM 4 talk on this week’s podcast, guest hosted by creative director Ed Byrne.

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Multiplayer Map Updates to Prevent Exploits and Glitching — We pushed a LiveData update to a bunch of our maps this week to prevent the use of exploits, primarily glitching out of the map, to prevent unfair circumstances in UNCHARTED 2 matchmaking games.
Introducing “The Lab” Playlist and an upcoming Double Cash Weekend — We reveal a special playlist series, called “The Lab,” to run every other weekend starting the weekend of May 28 to June 1. We’re kicking off “The Lab” with another Double Cash Weekend!